''I believe in the holy Catholic Church''
The word Church means 'assembly' It describes the liturgical assembly of those whom the Word of God gathers together to form the People of God.It also refers to both the local community and to the universal community of believers.The Church is thus the People that God
gathers in the whole word.This people,nourished by the Word and by the Body of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist,themselves become the Body of Christ.
When did the Church begin and how long will it continue?
The Church was at heart the of God's creative purposes from the beginning and was prepared for
in the Old Covenant,founded by the words and actions of Jesus Christ,established by his saving cross and resurrection and sealed by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.She will come to completion in the glory of heaven as the assembly of the redeemed.
Is the Church visible?
The Church is both visible and spiritual ''you are the light of the world.A city on a hill cannot be hid''.mat.5:14
How does one become a member of the Church?
One comes into the Church through faith and baptism. mar.16:16,acts.2:38
Why is the Church called the ''People of God'' ?
The members of the Church are called the People of God because God has chosen them in a special way:''you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,a holy nation and God's own people.'' 1 pet.2:9
Why is the Church called the ''Body of Christ'' ?
The Church is called the Body of Christ to indicate the intimate relationship between Christ and his Church.With the Eucharist the risen Christ establishes the community of the faithful as his Body and with himself as the Head.All the members though different and with different functions are bound together as one Body.
Why is the Church called ''Bride of Christ" ?
The Church is called the Bride of Christ because he loved her and gave himself up for her.
He purified her in his precious blood and made her the mother of the children of God.
Why is the Church called the " Temple of the Holy Spirit "?
The Church is called the Temple of the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit is the soul of the mystical body of Christ.The Holy Spirit is the source of it,s life,of it,s unity in diversity and of the richness of it,s gifts and charisms.
How is the Church one?
The Church is one because she has only one Lord, professes one faith,gives birth through one
baptism,is one Body,is made alive by one and the same spirit,and holds to the one hope in God.
The Church believes that,when all is fulfilled,everything will be made one in Christ and divisions will be ended.
How is the Church Holy?
The Church is holy because she is created by the most holy God.Christ her Bridegroom,gave himself up for her to make her holy.The spirit of holiness gives her life.Even though she contains sinful people,the Church is without spot or stain. Her glory shines forth in all the saints and especially Mary in whom is found all holiness.
How is the Church Catholic?
The Church is Catholic because she proclaims the whole faith.She has within herself and administers the fullness of the means of salvation.By her very nature she is missionary and is sent to all people.She speaks to people of every race and nation in every age.
How is the Church Apostolic?
The Church is Apostolic because she is built on firm foundations:''the twelve apostles of the Lamb'' rev.21:14.Christ himself governs the Church through Peter and other Apostles who are present in their successors,the Pope and the bishops.Hence the Church is indestructibly and infallibly preserved in the truth.
What is the power of the keys given to Peter and his successors?
By divine institution,the Pope is vested with supreme,full,immediate and universal power for the good of souls.He has the prerogative of infallibility when he proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine concerning faith or morals.
What is the work of a Bishop?
Bishops ,helped by priests and deacons,have as their principal tasks;to teach the faith authentically;to celebrate the liturgy,and above all the Eucharist;and to guide the Church as true pastors.
Who are the lay faithful (laity)?
The laity are the community of the faithful on earth under the leadership of the Pope and of the Bishops in communion with him.
What is the Calling of the laity?
The laity are called to live in the world and through their daily work,to exercise apostate like leaven thus responding to holiness of all the baptized.By virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation they share in the royal,prophetic and priestly work of Christ.
In Summary:When the work which the Father gave the Son was accomplished on earth,the Holy Spirit was sent on Pentecost in order that He may continue to sanctify the Church.The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful as in a Temple.In them he prays on their behalf and bears witness that they are adopted Sons.Thus the Church has been seen as ''a People made one with the unity of Father,the Son and the Holy Spirit.''
Dogmatic constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium)
The word Church means 'assembly' It describes the liturgical assembly of those whom the Word of God gathers together to form the People of God.It also refers to both the local community and to the universal community of believers.The Church is thus the People that God
gathers in the whole word.This people,nourished by the Word and by the Body of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist,themselves become the Body of Christ.
When did the Church begin and how long will it continue?
The Church was at heart the of God's creative purposes from the beginning and was prepared for
in the Old Covenant,founded by the words and actions of Jesus Christ,established by his saving cross and resurrection and sealed by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.She will come to completion in the glory of heaven as the assembly of the redeemed.
Is the Church visible?
The Church is both visible and spiritual ''you are the light of the world.A city on a hill cannot be hid''.mat.5:14
How does one become a member of the Church?
One comes into the Church through faith and baptism. mar.16:16,acts.2:38
Why is the Church called the ''People of God'' ?
The members of the Church are called the People of God because God has chosen them in a special way:''you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,a holy nation and God's own people.'' 1 pet.2:9
Why is the Church called the ''Body of Christ'' ?
The Church is called the Body of Christ to indicate the intimate relationship between Christ and his Church.With the Eucharist the risen Christ establishes the community of the faithful as his Body and with himself as the Head.All the members though different and with different functions are bound together as one Body.
Why is the Church called ''Bride of Christ" ?
The Church is called the Bride of Christ because he loved her and gave himself up for her.
He purified her in his precious blood and made her the mother of the children of God.
Why is the Church called the " Temple of the Holy Spirit "?
The Church is called the Temple of the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit is the soul of the mystical body of Christ.The Holy Spirit is the source of it,s life,of it,s unity in diversity and of the richness of it,s gifts and charisms.
How is the Church one?
The Church is one because she has only one Lord, professes one faith,gives birth through one
baptism,is one Body,is made alive by one and the same spirit,and holds to the one hope in God.
The Church believes that,when all is fulfilled,everything will be made one in Christ and divisions will be ended.
How is the Church Holy?
The Church is holy because she is created by the most holy God.Christ her Bridegroom,gave himself up for her to make her holy.The spirit of holiness gives her life.Even though she contains sinful people,the Church is without spot or stain. Her glory shines forth in all the saints and especially Mary in whom is found all holiness.
How is the Church Catholic?
The Church is Catholic because she proclaims the whole faith.She has within herself and administers the fullness of the means of salvation.By her very nature she is missionary and is sent to all people.She speaks to people of every race and nation in every age.
How is the Church Apostolic?
The Church is Apostolic because she is built on firm foundations:''the twelve apostles of the Lamb'' rev.21:14.Christ himself governs the Church through Peter and other Apostles who are present in their successors,the Pope and the bishops.Hence the Church is indestructibly and infallibly preserved in the truth.
What is the power of the keys given to Peter and his successors?
By divine institution,the Pope is vested with supreme,full,immediate and universal power for the good of souls.He has the prerogative of infallibility when he proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine concerning faith or morals.
What is the work of a Bishop?
Bishops ,helped by priests and deacons,have as their principal tasks;to teach the faith authentically;to celebrate the liturgy,and above all the Eucharist;and to guide the Church as true pastors.
Who are the lay faithful (laity)?
The laity are the community of the faithful on earth under the leadership of the Pope and of the Bishops in communion with him.
What is the Calling of the laity?
The laity are called to live in the world and through their daily work,to exercise apostate like leaven thus responding to holiness of all the baptized.By virtue of their Baptism and Confirmation they share in the royal,prophetic and priestly work of Christ.
In Summary:When the work which the Father gave the Son was accomplished on earth,the Holy Spirit was sent on Pentecost in order that He may continue to sanctify the Church.The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful as in a Temple.In them he prays on their behalf and bears witness that they are adopted Sons.Thus the Church has been seen as ''a People made one with the unity of Father,the Son and the Holy Spirit.''
Dogmatic constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium)
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